Adult Learning Sessional Lecturer

Salary Range: £29.64 – £36.03 per hour (preparation time included)

Work Location: Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, London W6 9JJ
or various off‑site venues in Hammersmith & Fulham.

Hours per week: Flexible / negotiated – daytimes, evenings, weekends available

Contract type: Casual / sessional

DBS check: Enhanced

Contact: Kathleen McCarthy, Staff Services Manager, or

We are recruiting qualified, innovative and dynamic Sessional Tutors and Lecturers to join our excellent team at the Macbeth Centre to teach courses in‑person (occasionally online) to adult learners. Tutors are added to our Tutor Pool so Programme Managers can discuss course development with them. In some subjects, this will be for an immediate start.

• Teach adult learners in relevant subject areas.
• Prepare and maintain accurate course documentation in line with awarding body, funding body and Ofsted requirements, including schemes of work, lesson plans and learner progress records.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in ongoing quality assurance processes.

• Held or working towards a recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education or Adult Learning.
• Degree or equivalent in subject specialism (Level 4 minimum).
• Teaching qualification:
  Level 4 preferred (Level 3 acceptable if willing to train).
• Minimum 1 year’s teaching experience.
• Industry or professional experience in the subject area where relevant.

• Qualified to teach Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level–Level 2).
• Experience with adult learners.
• Delivers practical, confidence‑building lessons.
• Familiar with curricula frameworks such as City & Guilds, Pearson, NCFE.
• Skilled in inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning.

• Qualified BSL tutor (BSL Level 3+ ideally Level 6).
• Teaches Beginners to Level 2.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and inclusive teaching practices.
• Uses varied teaching resources.

• Degree or equivalent in psychology.
• Experience teaching topics such as human behaviour, cognition and mental health in FE or adult education.
• Makes complex theories accessible to adult learners.
• Delivers engaging lessons using varied resources.

• Strong knowledge of historical periods, events and themes.
• Experience teaching in FE or adult education.
• Delivers engaging sessions that promote discussion and critical thinking.

• Qualified counsellor with teaching experience from beginners to Level 3 in FE or adult education.
• Knowledge of theories, ethics and skills.
• Uses adult learning methods and varied resources.

• Delivers low‑impact fitness classes for senior adults.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate modifications and mobility support.

• Qualified instructor with senior adult teaching experience.
• Adapts poses for mobility, joint care and balance.
• Skilled in breathwork and relaxation.

• Certified instructor with senior fitness experience.
• Focus on core strength, posture and flexibility.
• Modifies exercises for varied ability levels.

• Teaches Tai Chi for health and wellbeing (Beginners to Improvers).
• Knowledge of gentle movement, balance and mindfulness.
• Supports learners with mobility or balance challenges.

• Skilled in Qi Gong for relaxation, energy flow and joint health.
• Experience with senior adults in adult education.
• Leads calming, accessible sessions.

• Qualified in cardiac rehab or exercise referral.
• Experience with heart conditions/post‑recovery.
• Designs safe, progressive programs.

• Certified practitioner.
• Teaches gentle movement for pain/mobility issues.

• Designs low‑impact circuits for seniors.
• Focus on strength, balance and endurance.
• Adapts for varied fitness levels.

• Specialised in spinal health and posture.
• Experience with seniors and back issues.
• Promotes safe movement and injury prevention.

• Delivers full‑body fitness for 60+.
• Focus on strength, flexibility, balance and cardio.
• Creates inclusive, motivating sessions.

• Teaches…